Dedicated to the kami of safe passage and protection during river crossings, this shrine served the spiritual needs of travelers navigating the historically treacherous waters of the Nagara River. Worshippers traditionally sought blessings for safe journeys and protection from water-related dangers, making it particularly significant during the era when river ferries were essential for transportation through central Japan. Today, visitors continue to pray for travel safety and protection, while the shrine maintains its role as a guardian of the ancient crossing point that gave the area its name.
- Religion
- shinto
- Coordinates
- 35.1469904, 136.8905418